OWCP Validity of Claims & DOL - FECA Benefits

CHALLENGING VALIDITY OF OWCP CLAIMS –If the validity of a claim is questioned, the Agency supervisor should investigate the circumstances and report the results to OWCP. However, filing of the claimshould not be delayed whether the claim is disputed or what OWCP calls controverted. A. Allegations Must be supported by factual evidence.1) Different Versions of incident by several witnesses, whose accountsdiffer, should provide supervisor with written statements of theirinformation.2) Previous Injury – Agency should request statements from witnesses ifon the date on the claimed injury the appearance of a previouscondition or injury.3) Time Frame – Agency should provide written statement if the injury isreported after a lapsed time from the reported date of injury.4) Outside of Employment – If employed outside of the agency andinjury is claimed, supervisor should inquire about the duties of theother employment and report it to OWCP.B. Notifications and Decisions – for more information click on the show transcript!The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP medical-legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm.  Dr. Taylor’s contact email information is:https://[email protected] If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in  Pensacola Florida you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor  at the clinic at  FWC Medical Centers . To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor  call the clinic at 813-215-4356  in Florida. For responses email Dr. Taylor at [email protected] the showFEEDSPOT TOP #1 Federal Workers Compensation Podcast & #6 National Workers Compensation Podcast:For responses email Dr. Taylor at [email protected] the showFEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast: https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email